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Joseph Albert (1825-86)
The Virgin and Child [‘The Tempi Madonna’] c.1853-76
Albumen print | 62.7 x 47.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850719
![The Virgin and Child [`The Tempi Madonna?]](https://www.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/b/7/741593-1520337567.jpg?itok=CWIhzYxh "The Virgin and Child [`The Tempi Madonna?]")
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A photograph of the so-called Tempi Madonna, a painting executed by Raphael for the Tempi family (1507-08) now in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich (inv. no.WA 796). As lettered on the sheet, the painting was then in the possession of King Ludwig I of Bavaria and was housed in the Munich Pinakothek.
Showing the half length standing Virgin holding the Christ Child, at whom she looks dearly while inclining her head and pressing her cheek to His; in a landscape.
Provenance
Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
62.7 x 47.0 cm (sheet of paper)
34.6 x 23.5 cm (image)
61.2 x 45.3 cm (platemark)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2001 : Capellen, JM, 2001. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 1, The Beginning in Umbria and Florence ca.1500-1508 pp. 266-268, no. 37
Alternative title(s)
MADONNA DEL TEMPI.
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